Category Archives: Legacy

The 23rd chapter of Genesis finds Abraham negotiating with the Hittites among whom he is living. Sarah just died, and Abraham needs a place to bury his wife. He asks the Hittite elders seated at the gate of Hebron … Continue reading →

Chapters 31 and 32 of Deuteronomy offer some great messages. Moses, at age 120, and his intended successor Joshua are told to write this song and place it in the mouths of the people. They get this order … Continue reading →

If my readers will put up with a personal Torah message, this weeks reading in Deuteronomy chapters 7 through 11 called Eykev — has a special meaning for me. Every year certain dates bring special memories. Yortzite  or Yarzeit … Continue reading →

If your paternal DNA shows that you are descended from the tribe of Levi, you have certain privileges and duties that other Jewish people do not have. For one, whether you are male or female, your first-born son does … Continue reading →

On Wednesday May 30th — 9th day in Sivan — I had the sad honor to officiate at the funeral of General Shimon Erem. He was a true Shomer Yisrael — a guardian of Israel. After a career in the … Continue reading →